Local Land Services Act 2013

The local board is to refer a copy of each draft local strategic plan prepared by it for a region to Local Land Services for review.

Local Land Services is to review the draft local strategic plan having regard to the following—

any State priorities for local land services,

the State strategic plan,

the provisions of any environmental planning instrument under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that applies to the region,

any other existing natural resource management plans (including any such plans in the course of preparation) for the region including the State Water Management Outcomes Plan and any management plan under the Water Management Act 2000,

sound evidence-based practices to support primary industries, resilient communities and healthy landscapes,

the need for engagement of the community, including the Aboriginal community.

Local Land Services may request the local board to amend the draft local strategic plan before submitting the plan to the Minister.